Aberdeen: Aberdeen Family Physicians honored for fourth consecutive year

October 15, 2007

For the fourth consecutive year, Aberdeen Family Physicians was the recipient of the Golden Syringe Award from the South Dakota Department of Health for reaching the state's goal of a 90 percent or above for the 19-35 month age childhood immunization rate. Amanda Sperry and Donna Merkel, childhood immunization coordinators at Aberdeen Family Physicians, accepted the honor at a recent awards ceremony. An assessment of clinics is conducted annually using the computerized South Dakota Immunization Information System. AFP was also recognized with a certificate of excellence to honor the clinic's commitment in maintaining zero percent vaccine wastage. “In conjunction with the South Dakota Department of Health, the goal of Aberdeen Family Physicians is disease prevention for infants and preschoolers, those most vulnerable to diseases like measles, diphtheria and whooping cough,” says a representative from Aberdeen Family Physicians. “Making sure the children of Aberdeen and the surrounding area are protected from disease is what the program is all about and we take pride in making that happen,” said Sperry. From staff reports